Tango and Sue get 70.395 at LA show in Burbank last weeend!!!!!!!

It was amazing feeling. He was a bit hesitant the first day and we came out the second day and he was just there under me like he needed to be. We have been working on accuracy before the brilliance. The judge even wrote "VERY ACCURATE TEST". We were thrilled. We just want to get solid together and then amp it up. I am so proud of him and the work that we have done together. I am lucky to have great coaches when I need them, an amazing willing horse, and a wonderful family. I am a very happy person. Thank you Graham for all your help!!!

Tango and Sue get 67.895 at first show at Prix St George in Thermal, CA!!!!!!!

Hello. We are back from Thermal where we were showing with quite a line up. The top riders were there and were in rare form. It was just fantastic being there and watching everyone get in the ring before the first CDI starts here in CA. The weather was fantastic. Not too hot, not too cool (except early mornings were quite chilly in the desert). Tango had a couple of mistakes in his first test the first day but still had a 63. Then the next day we rode more conservative but was a cleaner test, and then today he was in rare form!!! I was thrilled with the score. He tied for first but ended up second. I just couldnt be happier. Graham was busy manning the LimeLite Custom Saddlery booth and helping me when I rode and video taped me. I will try to get the video up on utube but NO promises. I am quite techno deficient. I will put a link on the post here if I get it done! I want to say Thank you again to all who helped me get here and really appreciate everything you have done. The last 3 yrs have been a struggle and I am really really grateful to all your help. You know who you are!!!! We are gearing up for the next show in Burbank in 2 weeks. I will keep you all posted on what is happening. My new years resolution is to keep up with this blog!!! GO TANGO!!!!

LimeLite Dressage Riders Get Champion and Reserve High Percentage at Show in Burbank

Congratulations Tiffany Mahoney and Arabella for getting Highest Percentage Champion of the Horse Show in Burbank this Weekend!! Congratulations Julie Unvert and Veritas for getting Reserve Highest Percetage of the same horse show. WE couldnt be more pleased. All your hard work paid off. This was their first dressage show ever for both of the riders and horses. WOW!!!! Go LimeLite Dressage. We also took Marlena, Michelle Mills mare. Marlena was just getting over some shoeing issues that we changed the day before the show. She did wonderful despite the lack of being able to be ready as we hoped because of the issues that cropped up. She was third in her class at third level. We felt really blessed about all our hard work. We all had a wonderful time. The weather was wonderful. We are loving our new small private facility in Harmony Grove.

Congratulations Tiffany and Arabella

We want to Congratulate student Tiffany M. on her purchase of Arabella, a four year old beautiful and spectacular Oldenburg mare. She is an amazing mare and Tiffany is the perfect owner for her. We are so very pleased to have her in the barn with our other very incredible horses. Our barn is gearing up for the next year's show season. We are certain to have success within the barn this year. I cant get over the number of quality horses and riders we have. We are putting together the show season as we speak. Happy Riding to ALL!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

This is the time to reflect on the past year. Cherish the memories of old and look to making new ones. Lets look to the future of 2010 and make new goals that benefit the welfare of our horses and ourselves and loved ones. I wish the best for all of you that have supported me this past year. I thank you for all of your understanding and good words. I could not have done it without all of you. LimeLite Dressage is alive and well. We are going strong and growing. I am most thankful for the wonderful friendships and goodness that our friends and family have surrounded Graham and I with. Thanks to All!!!!!! Warm Regards, Sue and Graham

New York! Here we come!

We are finally headed to NY for Christmas. A two day delay in our plane but we are almost on the plane!!! yea!! I will keep you posted. So excited to see the Big Apple..

Welcome Stephanie and Navarro

We want to extend a welcome to new student Stephanie and her horse Navarro. I have been working with both of them for the last month and they are doing a super job. Navarro is a super cool customer that is trained through 4th level and he and Stephanie are looking forward to a great career together. Stay posted for their progress. We extend a warm wish for all of you and the holidays. Be sure to spend time with those that matter to you!!! Happy Riding! Sue